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Florida’s 38-17 victory didn’t do much to instill confidence in the fanbase that the team is capable of beating Alabama, but it did keep the Gators on track to win the SEC East.
Though Texas A&M is among the stronger teams in the country, it is unlikely to usurp the Crimson Tide in the West. As a result, the SEC is essentially a duopoly between UF and UA. Assuming both teams win out before the conference championship, a Florida win could land them both in the College Football Playoff, while a ‘Bama win would likely eliminate the Gators from contention.
This balance of power is reflected in ESPN’s latest SEC power rankings, as Florida ranks second in the league behind the Crimson Tide. It’s followed by the Aggies at No. 3 and Georgia, who UF beat 44-28, at No. 4.
Here’s the full power ranking for this week.
1. Alabama
2. Florida
3. Texas A&M
4. Georgia
5. Auburn
6. Missouri
7. LSU
8. Arkansas
9. Ole Miss
10. Kentucky
11. Tennessee
12. Mississippi State
13. South Carolina
14. Vanderbilt
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